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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. Jamaica

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.11 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.37 EUR (2.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.77 EUR (4.13 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.37 EUR
3.77 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.49 EUR (1.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.43 EUR (2.66 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.49 EUR
2.43 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.26 EUR (13.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.36 EUR (5.87 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Jamaica.

12.26 EUR
5.36 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.58 EUR (11.59 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.72 EUR (11.74 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.58 EUR
10.72 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.98 EUR (8.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.14 EUR (5.64 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Jamaica.

7.98 EUR
5.14 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.45 EUR (16.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.11 EUR (8.89 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Jamaica.

15.45 EUR
8.11 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.35 EUR (2.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.92 EUR (2.1 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Jamaica.

2.35 EUR
1.92 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.06 EUR (3.35 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 2.66 EUR (2.92 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Jamaica.

3.06 EUR
2.66 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.8 EUR (3.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.32 EUR (2.54 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Jamaica.

2.80 EUR
2.32 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

27.02 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.02 EUR (1.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.72 EUR (1.88 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.02 EUR
1.72 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.36 EUR (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.51 EUR (2.75 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.36 EUR
2.51 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.38 EUR (8.09 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.97 EUR (13.12 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.38 EUR
11.97 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.89 EUR (3.16 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.36 EUR
2.89 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.29 EUR (1.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.98 EUR (2.17 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.29 EUR
1.98 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.34 EUR (2.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.63 EUR (3.98 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.34 EUR
3.63 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.3 EUR (1.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.84 EUR (2.02 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.30 EUR
1.84 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.13 EUR (2.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.82 EUR (0.9 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Jamaica.

2.13 EUR
0.82 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.55 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.84 EUR (3.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.15 EUR (2.36 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Jamaica.

2.84 EUR
2.15 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.35 EUR (1.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.96 EUR (1.06 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Jamaica.

1.35 EUR
0.96 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.03 EUR (4.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.19 EUR (3.5 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Jamaica.

4.03 EUR
3.19 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.12 EUR (2.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.94 EUR (1.03 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Jamaica.

2.12 EUR
0.94 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.05 EUR (7.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.74 EUR (1.9 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Jamaica.

7.05 EUR
1.74 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.88 EUR (6.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.9 EUR (3.17 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Jamaica.

5.88 EUR
2.90 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.23 EUR (9.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.79 EUR (6.35 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Jamaica.

8.23 EUR
5.79 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 82.26 EUR (90.15 USD) in the United Kingdom and 43.44 EUR (47.61 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Jamaica.

82.26 EUR
43.44 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.63 EUR (19.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.79 EUR (6.35 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Jamaica.

17.63 EUR
5.79 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.62 EUR (1.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.64 EUR (0.7 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Jamaica.

1.62 EUR
0.64 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.39 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.65 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.12 EUR (1.23 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Jamaica.

1.65 EUR
1.12 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.59 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.21 EUR (1.33 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Jamaica.

1.59 EUR
1.21 EUR

LPG 1L

1.28 EUR
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.52 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 185.08 EUR (202.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 28.96 EUR (31.74 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Jamaica.

185.08 EUR
28.96 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.06 EUR (3.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.87 EUR (0.95 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Jamaica.

3.06 EUR
0.87 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33.84 EUR (37.09 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.53 EUR (8.25 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Jamaica.

33.84 EUR
7.53 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2 EUR (2.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.32 EUR (2.54 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.00 EUR
2.32 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.7 EUR (5.15 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.74 EUR (1.9 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 63% lower in Jamaica.

4.70 EUR
1.74 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 14.1 EUR (15.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.69 EUR (9.52 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Jamaica.

14.10 EUR
8.69 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.93 EUR (54.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 47.75 EUR (52.33 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Jamaica.

49.93 EUR
47.75 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.64 EUR (14.95 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.87 EUR (13.01 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 13% lower in Jamaica.

13.64 EUR
11.87 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.07 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2402 EUR (2632.09 USD) in the United Kingdom and 578.97 EUR (634.53 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Jamaica.

2 402 EUR
578.97 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1702 EUR (1865.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 297.53 EUR (326.08 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Jamaica.

1 702 EUR
297.53 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4280 EUR (4691.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1224 EUR (1341.13 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Jamaica.

4 280 EUR
1 224 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2888 EUR (3164.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 666.15 EUR (730.08 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Jamaica.

2 888 EUR
666.15 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.9 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14131 EUR (15486.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1620 EUR (1775.84 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Jamaica.

14 131 EUR
1 620 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8626 EUR (9453.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1680 EUR (1840.68 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Jamaica.

8 626 EUR
1 680 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 6.73 times higher than in Jamaica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3564 EUR (3905.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 529.61 EUR (580.44 USD) in Jamaica. The average salary is 85.1% lower in Jamaica.

3 564 EUR
529.61 EUR

Hotels

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

146 EUR
40.2 EUR

Two stars

112 EUR
83.4 EUR

Three stars

116 EUR
159 EUR

Four stars

151 EUR
398 EUR

Five stars

385 EUR
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Jamaica: 8 cities, 71 hotels

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